The Tabor V-Neck is a simple yet versatile style that is as dressed up or casual as you’d like to make it. It is a loose fitting, drop shoulder tee or sweater that is built for comfort while looking smart. With many different options for sleeves, necklines and body lengths, you can make a Tabor V-neck for every season.
Suggested Fabrics:
Due to its wide, oversized body width, the Tabor V-Neck T-shirts are most flattering when sewn in a light-weight, fluid knit fabric with at least 25% stretch such as rayon, bamboo or soy knits while the sweaters are best with sweater knits that also have at least 25% stretch however, do not have a high lycra content (6% or above) or have too much stretch recovery. This is to allow the wide neckband to perform at its finest without puckering or gathering.
Versions #1-3 are designed for lightweight, fluid knit fabrics with at least 25% stretch such as rayon, bamboo, and soy jerseys. Choose cotton, linen and hemp jerseys for a slightly boxy fit.
Versions #4-5 are designed for sweater knit fabrics with at least 25% stretch. Choose natural fibre sweater knits such as wool jersey, novelty sweater knits and softer rib knits.
Avoid knits with excellent stretch recovery (such as pontes and high lycra content fabrics- 6% and above) for use on the neckband.
Fabric Requirements:
There are 3 variations for the t-shirt and 2 for the long sleeved version.
- Version #1 has two neck options, a deep V-neck or a mitered neckband. It also features a curved hem and narrow, long sleeves.
- Version #2 has two neck options, a deep V-neck or a mitered neckband. It also features a curved hem and banded, short sleeves to roll up.
- Version #3 has two neck options, a deep V-neck or a mitered neckband. It also features a cropped, straight hem and is sleeveless.
- Version #4 is a semi-deep V-neck with a lapped neckband. It also features a split hem with vented sides and narrow, long sleeves. It works best with sweater knits that do not have too much structure or stretch recovery.
- Version #5 is a semi-deep V-neck with a lapped neckband. It also features a cropped, straight hem and is sleeveless. It works best with sweater knits that do not have too much stretch recovery.
Please see the FIND YOUR SIZE tab for fabric requirements
You will also need:
- Thread
- Ballpoint sewing machine needle for knits
- Lightweight fusible knit interfacing
- Optional- double-sided fusible knit tape for hems
- Single-sided fusible knit tape as a replacement for shoulder interfacings
- Fabric scissors
- Iron & ironing board
- Straight pins
- Tailors chalk
Ability: Easy / Confident Beginner
